---
title: Collapse a message
---

import FlattenedSteps from "../../components/FlattenedSteps.astro";
import ZulipTip from "../../components/ZulipTip.astro";
import MessageActionsMenu from "../include/_MessageActionsMenu.mdx";

Collapse messages that you don't want to see. Zulip sometimes automatically
partially condenses long messages. This feature is different, and will fully
remove the message content from view.

### Collapse a message

<FlattenedSteps>
  <MessageActionsMenu />

  1. Click **Collapse message**.
</FlattenedSteps>

<ZulipTip>
  To expand a message, click **Show more** at the bottom of the collapsed
  message.
</ZulipTip>
